| Plant: Grass like perennial, arising from spreading
rhizomes, to 15 inches
tall. |
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| Flowers: Small, inconspicuous in racemes 2 to 6 inches long,
two or
more per plant. |
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| Leaf: Long cylindrical shaped blades growing from the base of
the plant,
1/16 inch in diameter. |
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| Flowering period: |
March to August |
| Use by Indians: |
Seeds were parched and ground into flour.
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| Can be found here: |
North Star Beach, marshy areas |
| Native Plant: Yes |
Halophyte: Yes |
| Family Name: Arrow-Grass |
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Date: 12/27/2009
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